Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Industrial Distribution industry, is headquartered in United States , and is traded on the USA Stocks . See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Pool as an investment.

Pool (POOL.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 0% Upside + 2.6% Dividend

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Analysis framework by Troels Højbjerg, founder of TradeDesk · Data: EODHD, insider trades from SEC Form 4 filings · Updated October 27, 2026

Price history for Pool (POOL.US) – stock price at $0.00, October 2026 — Pool stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 28, 2026.

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Pool 2026 Price Target

The average price target for Pool is $209.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 0% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

⚠️ Don’t buy a stock just because of its price targetA price target is the analysts’ estimate of where the stock will trade in 12 months. That estimate is often wrong. A large study of US stocks from 2000 to 2009 found that only 38% of price targets had been met after 12 months. On average, the targets promised 15 percentage points more return than the stocks delivered. Use the price target together with the financials and the trend, not on its own.Source: Bradshaw, Brown and Huang (2013)

Is Pool overvalued or undervalued?

Pool is currently fairly valued with a gap of 0% relative to the price target.

The current price is $0.00, which places Pool in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $188.40, and overvalued when the price exceeds $230.26.

The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Pool, the fair value range lies between $188.40 and $230.26.

See the full price target analysis for Pool →

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Analyst Ratings for Pool stock in 2026: Hold

15 analysts cover Pool. Analysts are mostly neutral — 66.7% recommend Hold.

Consensus: Hold (3.47/5)

Strong Buy

4 (26.7%)

Hold

10 (66.7%)

Sell

1 (6.7%)

Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

3.47 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

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About Pool – Industrial Distribution

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, it offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. The company serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Pool

$7.1B Market cap

$5.4B Revenue

Industrial Distribution Industry

17.88 P/E

1.30 P/S

5.78 P/B

United States Listed on exchange

poolcorp.com Website

Industrials Sector

What kind of stock is Pool?

Stable stock

Pool is classified as a stable stock.

Score Overview for Pool

💰 Value Score 64/100 (High)

⭐ Quality Score 65/100 (High)

🚀 Momentum Score 41/100 (Neutral)

📊 Total Score 56/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Pool that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 164% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

⚠️ High short interest: 11.9% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Pool trades at a P/E ratio of 17.9, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 16.3 (9% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 1.3. The P/B ratio is 5.8. The PEG ratio is 1.60.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Pool has a profit margin of 7.3% (moderate) and an operating margin of 11.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 30.4% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 10.4%.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.69 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 164.5% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 11.88% — very high, the market is skeptical.

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Pool Dividend

How much does Pool pay in dividends?

Pool does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for Pool

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

Ex-date	Payment date	Amount	Currency
No historical dividend payments available.

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Pool Short Selling 2026: 11.9% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 11.9% of the free float

Short % of free float

11.9%

Assessment

Very high short interest

Short squeeze risk

High

Data source

EODHD
Reported about twice a month

The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 11.9% means that 11.9% of the freely traded shares in Pool have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.

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When Does Pool Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Pool is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.

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Technical Analysis of Pool 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 28, 2026.

Technical analysis of Pool (POOL.US) – RSI 70, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart October 2026 — Pool technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 28, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Pool Corporation

Pool Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $194.90 is 14.9% above the 20-day average ($169.56). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 11.8% above the 50-day average ($174.27). Long term, the stock is 3.1% below the 200-day average ($201.22), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (174.27) is below the 200-day average (201.22), which is a classic bearish signal for Pool Corporation.

Is Pool Corporation overbought or oversold?

Pool Corporation has an RSI of 69.8. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Pool Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (6.029), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (1.335) by 4.694, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-11.644), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-12.729) by 1.085, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Pool Corporation

Pool Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 38.3%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Pool Corporation

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (6.029). Weekly bearish (-11.644).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 69.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pool stock in 2026

Should you buy Pool stock now?

The technical signal for Pool is currently Hold. Pool trades at $0.00 as of Oct 28, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 6.029 with rising momentum (signal: 1.335); RSI is at 69.8 (neutral zone). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.

What is the price target for Pool stock?

There is currently no active analyst price target for Pool.

Is Pool a dividend stock?

Yes, Pool is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.61%. The payout ratio is 35.3%, which is considered sustainable.

What is the risk of Pool stock?

Pool is rated as a stock in the risk category Moderate. the annual standard deviation is 38.3%, which classifies the stock as Moderate.

Is Pool overvalued?

Pool has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 17.9 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 1.3, a P/B ratio of 5.8.

Is Pool overbought?

No, Pool is not overbought. RSI is at 69.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 69.8 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).

When is the next Pool earnings report?

The date of the next earnings report for Pool has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.

Is Pool shorted?

Yes, Pool is shorted with 11.9% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.

Are insiders buying Pool stock?

There is currently no registered insider trading for Pool.

Is Pool a good stock?

Based on our total score, Pool is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 56 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 64/100, Quality: 65/100, Momentum: 41/100. In addition: a dividend of 2.61%. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Hold. Whether Pool is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.

What is the outlook for Pool stock?

The outlook for Pool based on current data: the P/E ratio is 17.9 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.

Why is Pool stock moving?

Pool is moving right now. The technical indicators show: MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 11.9% (high – many are betting on a decline). For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.

How high can Pool go?

There is currently no active analyst price target for Pool. The stock has traded between $152.70 and $277.98 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 100.0% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.

How low can Pool fall?

We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Pool. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.

What does Pool do?

Did Pool raise or lower its guidance?

Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Pool. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.

Is Pool making money or losing money?

Yes, Pool is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 7.3% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 11.4%. At a P/E ratio of 17.9, you currently pay 17.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.

Can Pool go bankrupt?

The bankruptcy risk of Pool is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.69 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 164% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.

Does Pool have a lot of debt?

Pool has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 164%. For the industrials sector, 100-200% counts as a typical level. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Pool service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 15.1x, and net debt equals 2.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).

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